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Krueger, ex-Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86
Read full article: Krueger, ex-Texas congressman and diplomat, dies at 86Robert Krueger, who followed two U.S. House terms with a brief interim appointment to the Senate before launching a sometimes-hazardous diplomatic career, has died at age 86.
Biden eyes defeated candidates for key administration roles
Read full article: Biden eyes defeated candidates for key administration rolesPresident-elect Joe Biden is eyeing several Democrats who lost congressional reelection races last month for key positions in his administration. President-elect Joe Biden is eyeing several Democrats who lost congressional reelection races last month for key positions in his administration. Their consideration continues a long Washington tradition of defeated politicians seeking shelter in a new White House. A decade later, he headlined a rally for her winning congressional campaign. “More than helping the president, these people can help the White House staff dealing with members of Congress,” said Card.
Analysis: Watch the bottom of Texas ballots for political change not the top
Read full article: Analysis: Watch the bottom of Texas ballots for political change not the topDont measure the political color of Texas by the wins and losses at the top of the ballot this year. Examples are everywhere: Democrats have won congressional and legislative seats even as the Republicans have swept every statewide election since 1994. The state remained red in 2018, but Texas Democrats increased their congressional and legislative numbers. If the race for U.S. Senate in Texas isnt really in play, is Texas really in play? The Texas Democrats running for the U.S. House, on the other hand, are ahead.